Braganza: A Tragedy (1775)

By Robert Jephson

Book Overview

Braganza: A Tragedy is a play written by Robert Jephson and published in 1775. The play is set in Portugal during the 16th century and tells the story of the Braganza family, who are vying for power and control over the country. The main character, Don Carlos, is in love with the beautiful and virtuous Leonora, who is also desired by his brother, Don John. As the power struggle between the brothers intensifies, Don Carlos is forced to make a difficult choice between his love for Leonora and his loyalty to his family. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, power, and betrayal, and is considered a classic example of 18th-century tragedy. Braganza: A Tragedy is an important work in the history of English drama and is still studied and performed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163930628
• ISBN13: 9781163930625
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"